Progress Rail
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

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    Progress Rail

    Industry

    Vehicle Services & Repair

    Specialities

    Locomotives, Freight Cars, Track, Signals, Innovation, Maintenance of Way Equipment, Engines, Sustainability

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Brisbane, QLD
    Progress Rail Australia, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been our keys to success.

    Reviews overview

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    What’s it like working at Progress Rail?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Progress Rail offers several positive aspects including work-life balance with flexible scheduling options like 9-day fortnights, competitive compensation that is paid reliably, and some employees report enjoying a positive culture with good colleagues and varied work tasks. The company's connection to Caterpillar is also seen as a benefit by some employees.

    Areas for potential improvement include some concerns about management practices, particularly regarding organisation and people skills. There are also observations about the need for better recognition of individual contributions, especially for experienced trade professionals. Some employees note that career development opportunities could be more equitable, particularly regarding the treatment of experienced trades people compared to apprentices.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Boilermaker
    Jan 2026
    Port Hedland WA 6721Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Loved my time at progress shame the contract came to an end easily the best job ive had boilermaking
    The good thingsGreat culture, organised, fun best boilermaking job ive had in well over a decade
    The challengesNothing really was a basic job done well
    1.0
    Fitter and Turner
    Oct 2025
    Redbank QLD 43015 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Disrespected and undervalued
    The good things9 day fortnight, great work colleagues, good work variety.
    The challengesManagement have no people skills or organisation, the leadership team needs an overhaul and reality check. Was a good place to work, not anymore.
    5.0
    Sawng Machinist
    Jul 2025
    Australia Fair QLD 421529 to 30 years in the role, current employee
    Honest and intelligent in garment and techniques excellent craftsmanship and Personal services
    The good thingsFairness to secure a challenging position in a field associated with SAWING MASHINIST
    The challengesUnfaithfulness, backbiting unlawful act and laziness
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